WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards signed first-round draft pick Jared Jeffries on Wednesday.

The 6-foot-11, 215-pound Jeffries was the 11th overall pick in last month's draft.

As part of the NBA collective bargaining agreement, he signed a three-year contract worth between $4.1 and $5 million with an option for a fourth year. If the option is exercised, Jeffries can be paid slightly more than $2 million.

Jeffries left Indiana after his sophomore season when he led the Hoosiers to the national championship game. He averaged 15.0 points and 7.6 rebounds last season and was selected the Big Ten's MVP and a second-team All-America by The Associated Press.

Jeffries, who is expected to play small forward, will be in uniform Thursday when the Wizards begin rookie camp.

''We are very excited to have Jared be a part of the Wizards,'' Washington general manager Wes Unseld said in a statement. ''He is a quality player that will bring a lot to our team as our young nucleus matures.''

Maryland guard Juan Dixon, Washington's second first-round pick and the 17th overall, is expected to agree to terms by time camp begins.